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A white-faced White-throated Sparrow

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Gemma Radko

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Gemma Radko

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Sat, 8 Jan 2011 06:53:14 -0800

Hello all -

An interesting White-throated Sparrow was at our backyard feeder this morning. 
The bird didn't just have a white throat - it was completely white-faced, with 
the white extending from below the throat (more like a bib) up to the underside 
of the crown, all the way around the head. I'm assuming this bird is partially 
leucistic - I wonder why just on the head, though?

I'm trying to get a photo and will post if the bird cooperates!

Gemma Radko
Frederick County, MD